Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:28
And, I had not made it.
Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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But, then it hit me hard.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Keep your ego aside.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).
The batch sizes were huge!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
Found an empty bench..
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“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It is almost impossible.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.
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Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I looked around me
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cleared multiple of them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Dropped them
And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”
And entered the park.
“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”
Searched for my roll number.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Anyway!
All achievers in their own way.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.